We’re welcoming Marygene Brown to The Self- Rescue Princess. Here’s a little bit of intriguing information about her before we jump into the interview:
On Georgia’s picturesque Peach Cove Island, a killer is serving up a two-for-one special . . .
After their mama’s passing, Marygene Brown returned to Peach Cove Island to help her sister Jena Lynn run the family diner, renowned for its homemade peach desserts. But Mama is never too far away—her sassy spirit haunts the island, and more specifically Marygene. Lately, Mama has been warning her that the dead will seek her out to solve their murders, an idea Marygene is far from peachy keen on.
But that prophecy appears to be coming true when she goes skinny-dipping off the island and swims right into a woman’s charred corpse floating in the waves. And when Marygene and her brother Sam come upon a second burned body in a wine cellar at an event they’re catering, it appears they have a double homicide on their hands. It soon turns out the victims have more in common than their charred remains, and Marygene will need to double down to find a killer who has no aversion to playing with fire. Good thing Mama has her back . . .
Includes Seven Recipes from Marygene’s Kitchen!
What made you decide to take on such a risky endeavor?
I don’t have a choice in the matter. From what I’ve gleaned from Mama, when one of the deceased is forced to remain, it creates an energy around the person they’re communicating with. An aura, if you will. The deceased will be drawn to that person to enlist their aid. In this instance, me.
Did you ever imagine yourself being involved in fighting crime?
No way! I saw myself hosting a Food Network cooking show. Too bad that didn’t work out.
Who would you say is the least pleased about your additional career choice of amateur sleuthing? Or is detective work your only career?
My father Sheriff Edward Carter isn’t at all happy that I’ve gotten involved in these sorts of cases.
What are your strengths and weaknesses? (Interviewer note: Question six is: describe what being a self-rescue princess (a strong, confident woman) means to you.)
Wow, I think this answer would cover both questions 5 and 6. I’ve been through a few trials in my life. The one that shaped me the most was choosing Mr. Wrong. Since my painful marriage and equally painful divorce, I’ve come to terms with the abuse I’d endured by my ex’s hand. I’ve been surprised by how much sharing with a group of others who’ve had similar experiences helped me along my healing journey. I’ve learned that I possess the strength to endure and grow. And that our pasts do not define our futures.
What one advice/wisdom would you like to pass onto young women?
Never give up. Ever.
What was one lesson you learned during this challenging time in your life?
Failure is not fatal nor is it final. Keep moving forward.
If your story or life had a theme song, what would it be?
Song? I have an entire playlist! https://www.kateyoungbooks.com/marygene-browns-baking-playlist.html
Do you plan on dabbling in amateur sleuthing in the future, or have you hung up your detective hat?
My amateur sleuthing days are just beginning. Stay tuned.
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